Patricia Reis

Like other stories involving a modern and historic timeline, something has to trigger the modern-day protagonist to delve into the past. In Unsettled, Van Reinhardt is sent off on her historic quest when she finds message for her in her dead father’s desk. She sets out to fulfill her father's dying wish by tracking their ancestors' history. She searches through official records but only finds the key to her family’s secret when she discovers her Tante Kate’s diary.

While the framework may be familiar, Reis handles the story well. Unsettled is a well-executed and highly readable debut.… (more)

Unsettled, the first Historical duel timeline, written by Patricia Reis kept me engrossed from beginning to end. She takes the reader on an ancestral quest like no other that I have encountered in my long reading history which I enjoyed immensely. Her character and scenic development were very well written. The historical timeline was stronger than the current one. But still strong enough not to deter from the story as one travels with Van to decipher her ‘rural gothic’, as the author referenced, family history.

Overall Unsettled was riveting and deserving of 5 stars. I enjoyed the history, family secrets, and Van’s journey of self awakening throughout this intriguing story.

Many thanks to the publisher Sibylline Press via NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this story. I was not obligated to write a positive review and all opinions are my own.… (more)